Bible Verses for Better Living

In Ephesians 4:29, we’re told: “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” How can you use this passage as a guide to living a happy, spiritual life? You and I answer that question in this episode of, “Bible Verses for Better Living”. — Host: Stephen Carter, founder of Str...

In this episode you discover how to feel and show love in alignment with God’s Word. Discover Biblical verses that show you why this is so important to you as a Christian. Timestamps below. Verses discussed in this episode: 1 John 4:7-8 “Dear friends, let’s love each other, because love is from God, and everyone who loves is born from God and knows God. The person who doesn’t love does not know Go...

A Special Thanksgiving Message About Giving Thanks to God Timestamps below. --- Note: A portion of this episode was recorded and published in November 2020. This is an expanded episode with new suggestions about how to give thanks to God and why it’s so important to do so. — Make Every Day a Day of Thanksgiving to God While we celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving once a year, is it possible to ma...

In this episode you and I explore the powerful message and God’s guidance about judging others and the promise of how we can ensure an abundance of blessings. Timestamps: 00:00 - Episode topic; 00:27 - Show and host info; 00:48 - How this podcast works; 01:47 - Luke 6:37-38; 04:39 - Feel God's Word; 06:10 - Share God's Wisdom; 06:38 - Comment on this or other episodes and how to contact host; 06:5...

In this episode we study Proverbs 3:4-6, to discover key actions to find favor with God and man according to Proverbs 3:4-6: “So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” --- Timestamps: 00:00 - Episode topic; 00:43 - Sho...

In this episode you and I explore 3 Bible verses to raise feelings of wellbeing when you’re feeling down or depressed. Note: Timestamps below. Those 3 Bible verses for disempowering emotions are: Isaiah 41:10: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4: “Praise be to...

In Matthew 5, Verses 15-16, we're told: "Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before people, so they can see the good things you do and praise your Father who is in heaven." Key Points: - God wants us to ambassadors for righteousness while we are here on earth. Yo...

In this episode you discover the key message in Proverbs 28 Verse 26: "Those who trust in their own reasoning are fools, but those who walk in wisdom will be kept safe." You learn why this verse is so important today and why this verse points to the truth: a harvest of sin is a harvest of suffering. Host: Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC - https://www. EFT-MD.com . Email: BibleVersesForB...

In this episode you learn how to apply Jeremiah 29:11 to renew hope and trust when you're facing major life challenges. Jeremiah 29:11 - from the NIV Bible translation: “For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” --- Topic timestamps: 00:00 - Episode topic; 00:33 - Host and show info; 01:05 - How the podcas...

How can you be free of anxiety about anything? In Philippians 4:6, we're told: “Don’t be anxious about anything; rather, bring up all of your requests to God in your prayers and petitions, along with giving thanks.” In this episode you and I explore how you can apply this powerful passage in your life so you can be free of anxiety and worry about anything. In addition, you're invited to feel God's...

How "In God We Trust" came to be engraved on U.S. money, where in the Bible the words come from, and how you can incorporate the source of those words in your own life. Psalm 56:3–4: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?” History of "In God We Trust" https://www.treasury.gov/about/education/Pages/in-go...

In this episode, you'll discover 3 keys to living a happy, spiritual life and how you can apply each of those keys every day. The 3 keys based on Romans 12:12 are: Key 1: Enjoy times of calm and ease. Give thanks to God for the many Gifts and Blessings in your life. Key 2: Be steadfast in your faith and trust God's wisdom and His Word in times of trouble. Key 3 is be devout and consistent in praye...

Is Money Truly the Root of All Evil? How often have you heard someone say, “Money is the root of all evil” and point to the Bible as the source for their assertion? But does the Bible say, “Money is the root of all evil?” No, the Bible does not say that. What does the Bible say about money? Let’s explore that question in this episode of, Bible Verses for Better Living. — The way this podcast works...

Make Every Day a Day of Thanksgiving to God While we celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving once a year, is it possible to make every day a day of Thanksgiving to God for the many blessings in our lives? In this episode I share three Bible Verses, all related to offering thanks to God every day. I offer commentary on how you and I can bring to life each of those Bible verses and I again share each...

In this episode you and I explore how to create love in your heart and home and why this is so important for emotional and spiritual wellbeing. We look at 1 John 4:18–19 for guidance about how the presence of fear means we are not in alignment with God's Word and His intent for our lives. We're reminded perfect love casts our fear. We're also reminded fear is founded in punishment and why a mindse...

Anxiety arises from fear and uncertainty about the future. If you can't have certainty about the future, how can you ever release anxiety and feel peace and serenity? In 1 Corinthians 7:32, we're told: "I want you to be free from anxieties." But if I'm a naturally anxious person, how can I ever escape the bondage of fear and worry? This episode explores that very question and offers a prayer and a...

In this episode, you and I explore the questions: Where is the Kingdom of God? and, "Are Heaven and the Kingdom of God the same?" "King James Bible", Luke 27:21: "Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you." To contact host Stephen Carter, email CarterMethod@gmail.com Mic: SM58

As a Christian, how can you best protect yourself and your loved ones from the coronavirus? You and I look to 2 Timothy 1:7 for simple wisdom about how we can respond to the coronavirus that is - at the time of this recording - affecting people around the world. In addition to common sense disease prevention, we look toward what other actions you can take including what you may choose to include i...

Show Notes: "Why We Should Give No Thought for Tomorrow" We explore Jesus Christ's words shared with us through Mattew 6 Verse 34: "Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." - King James Version You'll learn what Jesus was really telling us through His words and how to handle intrusive thought...

Matthew 8:25–27 “And they went and woke him, saying, ‘Save us, Lord; we are perishing.’ And he said to them, ‘Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?’ Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. And the men marveled, saying, ‘What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?’” Key Points: - Why faith is the antidote for fear and worry; - How to prepare...

In this episode we talk about how to show praise for God. Three of those those ways are: * Living an exemplary life; * Prayer; and, * Raising your voice in song. This episode focuses on the third way as we look to three passages from Scripture: Psalm 95:2-3: “Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and extol Him with music and song. Psalm 69:30: “I will praise God’s name in song and glorify Him w...

Today's reading is from 1st Chronicles 16:34: “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Host Stephen Carter, CEO of Stress Solutions, LLC, shares why it's important to give thanks to God for the blessings in your life. Stephen asks you recognize God loves you unconditionally. He suggests ways to incorporate unconditional love for your family and others into your life and...

How to Experience True Ongoing Happiness - Titus 3:3-7 Show host and CEO of Stress Solutions, LLC Stephen Carter shares a reading from Titus 3:3-7 about how turning to God allows you to release hate, envy, false pleasures, and passions and discover true happiness and joy. You're asked to think about your experiences of fleeting pleasure from acquiring things, people, and circumstances you at one t...

In this episode you discover why it’s vital to give thanks for the many blessings in your life and how to give thanks with your entire mind, body, heart, and spirit. Put the magic of gratitude to work every day of this Thanksgiving month and beyond. This episode’s reading is Psalm 9:1: "I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds." You’re invited...

In this episode you and I explore the real message in Luke 14:27. In Luke 14:27, we’re promised: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” You hear the verse, you hear me share guidance on the real message of the passage, and again you hear the verse as you’re invited to really, really fee...